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    Trolling Motor Battery Question

    Check the alternator charging current capacity of your outboard. You may be able to run two batteries with a 1-2-all switch. I'd go into more detail but you need to know that spec first.
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    Weight plate replacement

    You're the third person looking for a capacity placard. I don't know if the info you need is here but check it out, it may help. http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Grumman_by_OMC/bp/20br1210 http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Grumman_by_OMC__Pontoon__1997/bp/32br1210bt7y
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    Party Deck 21 Fuel Tank

    Are you sure you had the nozzle in the filler tube and not a rod holder in the gunnel. Usually I pump the gas into my boat, twice two separate friends on two separate times thought they would be proactive and grab the gas hose and start filling the tank. As I was walking back to the boat from...
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    Center console Invader O/B

    Since you work for a boat builder you probably have experience and connections. Only you can decide if it's worth your time and money to restore it.
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    Washdown

    Grab the red part and turn counter clockwise to pull the pump out from the housing. Turn the pump on and make sure the impeller spins. If it spins disconnect the one hose at a time and shoot some water into the hose and see where the water comes out. If you unscrew the pump from the thru hull...
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    Center console Invader O/B

    walk away
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    Questions about starting a marine repair business

    Ever think of starting a mobile outboard service biz? You can start with a lower overhead by working out of a truck while you learn the game. Where are you located? Here in So. Cal. someone is always asking for a reliable mechanic. Most of the shops are booked up most of the year around here.
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    Water not pumping out continuously

    You got good advice above. Don't run it until you replace the pump and maybe thermostat too.
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    Boat weight capacity plate

    Technically you need one. Is the manufacturer of your boat still around? If you can at least read the spec's maybe you can find a company that make metal placards. It depends on your situation I wouldn't even worry about it.
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    Boat weight capacity plate

    What's the LOA of your boat? I believe if it's over 20' you don't need one.
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    Raw water pump and tubing

    Good point. IF I'm looking at the right pump it draws 8 amp max, I'd go with a 15amp. Pump Model: SFDP1-030-045-33 Pump Voltage: 12V DC Pump Flow: 3.0 GPM Pump Shut-Off Pressure: 45 PSI Pump Max Amperage: 8.0 A
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    Battery Cover material

    Exactly what I'm referring to.
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    Raw water pump and tubing

    Why would you not use the recomended 18a fuse?
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    Washdown

    Is it a single pump that you switch between fresh and raw water? What type of pump is it? Rule? Do you have easy access to the pump? When you're in the water and turned the raw water pump on drive the boat forward at a few mph. Some pumps get an air bubble that needs to be purged before it...
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    Boat Radio/Stereo Help

    It depends on what accessories you're talking about. Something that is 100% off when turned off is no problem. Something that constantly draws current is no good. As long as you use the boat or otherwise keep the batteries charged you wont have a problem. Same thing with your truck, use it, run...
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    Battery Cover material

    What type of batteries do you have that don't fit in the box? Have you looked at getting battery terminal covers? Post pictures of your set up.
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    Boat Radio/Stereo Help

    briangcc is 100% right
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    Boat Radio/Stereo Help

    Also, if you have lead acid batteries you'll want to keep an eye on the electrolyte level to be sure you're not boiling the batteries dry if you have the charger on full time.
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    Boat Radio/Stereo Help

    As long as the yellow wire is connected to a constant hot 12 volts yes it will drain the battery. There's no "back feed".
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    Suzuki dt9.9 no water at taletale help!

    Congratulations that's good news.
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